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Light the World Giving Machines raise funds for charities with events in Hughes Landing until Jan. 3
The Light the World Giving Machines are officially in Hughes Landing in The Woodlands and kicked off with a special event at the Hughes Landing Band Shell on December 17, 2025. Support both local and global charities plus enjoy a fun lineup of events and festivities now until January 3, 2026.
View photos of the official kick off on the Hello Woodlands Facebook page:
These unique vending machines turn holiday giving into an uplifting experience – allowing visitors to purchase meaningful gifts for those in need locally and globally. With a simple swipe of a card, visitors can choose items such as meals, hygiene kits, livestock, or clean water. Every penny of every donation goes directly to the selected charities, ensuring that 100% of contributions reach those in need.
Local Charities supported by the Giving Machines are Target Hunger, East Fort Bend Human Needs Ministry, BEAR (Be A Resource), TOMAGWA HealthCare Ministries, and Interfaith of The Woodlands. Global Charities include Church World Service and Splash.
As the Giving Machines reside in Hughes Landing in The Woodlands, the next few weeks are filled with performances, activities, and meaningful giving, with events through January 3, 2026.
In 2024, Texans contributed over $1 million through Giving Machines, including more than $250,000 in Houston alone. Since their inception in 2017, the initiative has raised nearly $50 million worldwide, transforming lives through charitable giving.
Sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the Light the World Giving Machines are part of a global Christmas initiative inviting all to “Light the World” through acts of service, generosity, and compassion.
To learn more, visit GivingMachineHouston.org or follow @GivingMachineHouston on social media for local updates, launch event photos, and stories of giving.
Source: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
